Schlater, Ronald James, age 78 of Dayton passed away on November 30, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Lucille and Julius Schlater. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary Ann Schlater; sons Michael (Maria) Schlater and Steven (Amy) Schlater; siblings Patricia (James) Hickey, Tom Schlater, Beverly (Jerry) Scheper, and Bill (Barbara) Schlater; grandchildren Michael, David, Isabelle, and Andrew Schlater; numerous nieces and nephews, many of whom Ron and Mary Ann are Godparents. Also survived by many close special friends.
Ron was an avid car enthusiast, he was a self-taught auto mechanic expert who enjoyed passing down his expertise to his children and also students at the Patterson Co-op and Miami Valley JVS, where he taught after retiring from Monsanto. He was also a proud Veteran of the US Army.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Dayton for their excellent care and would like donations in Ron’s name to be directed to the organization at 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420, in lieu of flowers.
The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 AM on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 830 Bowen St. in Dayton. Visitation will be Monday evening 5-8 PM at Tobias Funeral Home, Belmont Chapel, 648 Watervliet Ave., Dayton. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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